Crows93Z

iTrader: (1)

just kinda took a stab at it.. used a dremel with a cutting wheel to cut the shifter plate, got some leather material from the fabric store, doubled up on the red stitching... I just don't know how to get the boot to close up flush with the shifter... i was going to use a hose clamp on the inside edges of where the boot ended at the shifter, but it ended up not working that way... any other ideas?

Josh Nickelsen

iTrader: (9)

Not sure how to help you but why did you decide to change it to a boot? Don't want to bash on your project but think it looks stock. But if you like it that is all that matters. Good luck with your project.

Crows93Z

iTrader: (1)

You think it looks stock? that's what I was going for... I changed it to a boot because I find it just looks crappy with that plastic sliding thing... and I know where the gears are... I haven't seen many people do an auto shift boot like this, so i figured i'd try out that creativity thing and see how it worked out. The redline shift boot looks hokey anyways... it just goes down around the actual shifter...

95greenbird

iTrader: (12)

bad pic, get a new one.

PontiacFan

iTrader: (104)

'Buy' a better boot. Don't make one.
Time to go shopping at the auto parts stores.
Many people have done this simply by buying a boot, & adding it to the stock console layout. There's really no need to modify the console by cutting it, is there?
Now do you have an unifinished edge around the cut area?
How are ya gonna fix that?

Ls1CamaroGuy87

iTrader: (7)

^^agreed.....buy one....

Kingc8r

iTrader: (21)

I believe we have a sponser that makes boots for auto and they are rather nice looking

sdm1234

iTrader: (8)

hmmm... I don't think cutting was such a good idea, because now there's no gear indicator for reference... I'm all about driveability for not only me, but for anyone else who may drive it so they know what gear they're in. it just seems like what you did was more damaging than beneficial.

why didn't you just make a boot to go around the plastic and cover over-top it?

02gtp4now

iTrader: (7)

just my a m6 console peice and shift boot and bam your done

CAMAROZ28AQUINO

yeah and then try shifting into first or second...and bam, the shifter will hit the console.

633997

iTrader: (6)

I did almost the same thing, my plate was already cut when i bought the car and it had a shift boot, then i replaced the stock auto shifter with a slp leather m6 shift **** using an aluminum adapter and it looks great

Josh Nickelsen

iTrader: (9)

I ment I think it looks better stock. Maybe a new boot like everyone is saying would look better. It looks a little messy in the pic. Get a better picture. That would help get a better look at it. Maybe the picture isn't making it look like it does in person.

InsaneAuto86

iTrader: (60)

You shouldnt be shifting an auto into first or second anyway. I have the manual console for my A4 and it looks amazing. To the OP, flip the shift boot upside down, slide it over the shaft and use a zip tie. Flip the shift boot back over to cover the zip tie. Works great.

Dave2_01SS

Does anyone happen to know which sponsor this is? I would like to get one of these boots. I hate that ugly plastic thing. Hate the shift ****, too. It's a shame that such a great car has such a disgusting looking shifter. (It's minor, yes, but I look at my shifter more than I look at my grille or paint job.)

EDIT: Found the sponsor. Well, a sponsor. www.redlinegoods.com